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Reed Smith LLP · 1 day ago

Capital Markets/Matter Management Paralegal - (Hybrid Schedule)

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$85K/yr - $120K/yr

7+ years exp

Reed Smith LLP is a dynamic international law firm dedicated to helping clients move their businesses forward. The role involves acting as both a senior paralegal and a matter manager, supporting a team of partners and other lawyers in the capital markets practice area, focusing on complex securities transactions and matter management.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys with public and private capital market offerings, including IPOs, follow-on offerings, private placements, and debt issuances

Draft and manage offering documents, subscription agreements, indentures, and closing checklists

Manage closing logistics by tracking signatures, coordinating deliverables, and preparing closing binders

Consult with clients, underwriters, transfer agents, auditors, and other parties to facilitate smooth deal execution

Prepare and file various SEC documents, as are standard with capital market deals for clients

Research and file Blue Sky and state securities law reports

Manage due diligence processes and organize virtual data rooms

Review and summarize offering documents, governance materials, financial statements, and disclosure schedules

Conduct securities law and capital markets research using EDGAR, LexisNexis, and other databases

Support ongoing public company compliance and reporting obligations

Draft board resolutions, stockholder consents, officer certificates, and related corporate governance documents

Maintain and update minute books and corporate records for public issuers

Function as a liaison between attorneys, clients, and external service providers

Provide guidance and training to junior paralegals and legal staff

Coordinate workflows to ensure deadlines are met in fast-paced capital markets transactions

Support client and matter intake processes, including conflict checks and engagement letter coordination

Open, set up, and manage capital markets matters in the firm’s timekeeping and document management systems, ensuring correct coding and organization

Track and report on matter progress, deadlines, and deliverables from initiation through closing, keeping attorneys, clients, and stakeholders informed

Organize matter files, including transaction documents, closing binders, and adherence to archiving and retention policies

Coordinate with billing, docketing, records, IT, and other internal teams to ensure data accuracy and compliance

Provide administrative support to attorneys, including scheduling, correspondence, and deadline management

Prepare and deliver status reports and project updates, including budget tracking and variance reporting where applicable

Aid in defining project scope, timelines, roles, and responsibilities using project plans and checklists

Collaborate across teams to manage communications, expectations, and resource allocation effectively

Participate in after-action reviews to support continuous improvement in client service and project delivery

Help with onboarding and training staff on matter management processes and tools

Qualification

Capital markets transactionsSEC filingsLegal project managementCorporate governanceDue diligenceLegal researchDocument managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Undergraduate degree and paralegal certificate needed; will consider candidate with comparable relevant experience in lieu of a paralegal certificate

Paralegal with at least 7 years of experience, ideally with a background in corporate transactions, securities, and capital markets

Strong knowledge of capital markets transactions, including securities offerings

SEC filings, and compliance

Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines independently

Effective and polished communicator with experience working alongside attorneys, clients, and regulators

Proficient in legal research, document management, and EDGAR filing systems

Maintains confidentiality and adapts well in fast-paced environments

Familiarity with corporate governance, due diligence, and securities regulations

Preferred

Training in and/or concrete experience with aspects of legal project management, a plus

Law firm experience preferred

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Virtual Health Services

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability Coverage

Long-Term Disability Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Lyra Health Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Family Leave (for eligible Exempt and Non-Exempt staff)

College Savings Plan

Transportation Benefit

Back-up Child Care Services

College Coach Program

Pet Insurance

Paid Sick Time (for Exempt staff)

Paid Time Off (available to all full-time, non-temporary employees)

Company

Reed Smith LLP

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At Reed Smith, everything we do is to apply our global experience in law to drive progress for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.

Founded in 1877

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.reedsmith.com/

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